Weapons

Virginia has strict laws regarding firearm possession, including various charges associated with illegal firearm activities. The state’s firearm possession charges carry significant legal consequences and penalties. Understanding these charges and their severity is...

In a movie or television show, when someone uses a silencer on their firearm, the resulting discharge of the weapon will be so quiet that people in the next apartment over can't hear anything. The depiction of such technology in the media and the use of the term...

When most people hear about weapons offenses, they often immediately think about guns. Firearms aren't the only type of weapon, and certainly not the only one that government officials regulate. It can be helpful to understand what constitutes a weapon here in...

At most colleges, there is a rule that only specific individuals, such as licensed law enforcement agents, can carry guns. This is a way of trying to ensure a safe atmosphere for young people who are uniquely vulnerable. Campuses, therefore, are usually a type of...

Many people in Virginia enjoy outdoor hobbies like hiking, hunting and fishing. The state also is home to thousands of blue collar workers in careers ranging from carpet installation to warehouse work. Whether you have a knife for your hobby of mushrooming or your job...

When compared with some other states, Virginia has relatively lenient weapons laws. For example, if you have a permit, you may carry a concealed firearm. Now that you understand a portion of Virginia’s weapons laws, you may start purchasing different ammunition for...

Firearms of all styles are very popular in Virginia, just as in many other states, but not everyone who owns a firearm truly understands the rules that apply to their use, ownership and transportation. You may have no hostile intentions whatsoever, but you could still...

People carry knives for many reasons. Some use knives for fishing, hunting, work, and even hobbies. Chances are that you use a knife for something in your life, but do you know the laws surrounding them? The law classifies knives as weapons, which means that illegally...